Herb Crusted Parmesan Bread *

Instructions

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   Butter or margarine; melted 1 ts Dried chevril leaves Flour 1/2 ts Caraway seeds Brush frozen loaf with melted butter to prevent surface from drying. Cover and thaw at room temperature for 2-3 hours. Cut dough into thirds. On lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a long strand. Braid strands. Coil braid into a spiral on greased baking sheet. Brush with more melted butter. Sprinkle with cheese, chevril and caraway seeds. Let rise about 1 hour in warm place, until doubled. Bake at 375~ for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan. Cool on rack. VARIATIONS: Sprinkle bread with mix of 2 tbls dried minced onions, 1 tsp dried rosemary and 1/2 tsp dried thyme and 1/2 tsp marjoram. A second variation is to mix 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1-1/2 tbls poppy seeds into the dough before rolling the strands. Can really do almost anything you want with herbs and spices and this bread. -----